Sox reliever Lindstrom not concerned about oblique strain

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- White Sox reliever Matt Lindstrom said he feels "probably zero" concern about the mild left oblique strain that sidelined him for Friday's Cactus League opener against the Dodgers.

Lindstrom, one of the candidates to become the Sox closer, said he felt a tweak when he was throwing a side session Wednesday and is being cautious. He hopes to resume throwing Saturday or Sunday.

"(An oblique strain) can be serious if you test when you’re not feeling right," Lindstrom said. "I’m glad it happened right now as opposed to later in March or during the season. If it happened during the season, it wouldn’t be a big deal and I’d probably keep trying to pitch through it or something. Right now I want to make sure everything’s good and I’m ready for the season."

As of Saturday, Lindstrom was one of three closer candidates unavailable for game action. Nate Jones continues to progress from a gluteal strain and could be back to normal in the coming week. Daniel Webb left the team temporarily due to a death in his family. There is no set timetable for his return.

The Sox are set to play the Indians at Camelback Ranch on Saturday afternoon. Rain fell over the Phoenix area Saturday morning, but the game was still on as of 9:30 a.m. local time.